Can a spouse's medical bills be used as a medical expense for a LTC person (Illinois Medicaid) who lives in a nursing home.

If you mean that you'd like past medical bills deducted for purposes of determining your husband's asset eligibility for Medicaid, that may be...

When a family member financially exploits and neglects a disabled and vulnerable elderly family member, who will help?

As your family member's agent via a POA, you may wish (if allowed by the POA) to hire an attorney to pursue return of the assets. Look for an...

How to right to address isssue

You've got a number of interconnected legal issues going on simultaneously. Please consult a Lorain County guardianship and estate planning attorney.

I am an adult, living with Cerebral Palsy... How do I legally block my sister from exploiting or institutionalizing me?

While you can make your own decisions and communicate those decisions, you have the legal right to make your choices. If you were ever to become...

How can my step sister be gifted for one dollar in hand my father's property two years after his stroke.

Look for an attorney who does guardianships in the area where your father lives. You probably need someone who does CONTESTED guardianships. You...

How long can I wait to refile a petition for a relative specifically my mom after the first petition is denied

If you can find better proof of your family connection, you can refile right away.

The share of an inheritance from a person who had no will is set by state law. Dying without a will is called "intestate." You can probably find...

How do I become power of attorney?

Try to find an attorney in the area where you boyfriend lives that handles estate planning. You can find a number of such attorneys through...

How do I become power of attorney?

Try to find an attorney in the area where you boyfriend lives that handles estate planning. You can find a number of such attorneys through...

Findings they can't find and competency that predates my mother's and incompetency

If a guardian has been appointed, it is very unlikely that a Power of Attorney matters anymore. The guardianship usually supersedes a Power of...